Almedia Johnson
Greenville,MS
Summary
Human Resources professional with over 15 years of experience in talent acquisition, employee relations, and HR management. Proven track record in developing recruitment strategies, managing HR functions, and fostering positive workplace environments. Adept at collaborating with executive leaders and community partners to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Talent Acquisition Partner
Bolivar Medical Center
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers, understanding their unique needs and providing tailored recruitment solutions.
- Trained hiring managers on best practices in interviewing and selection techniques, increasing overall effectiveness of recruitment efforts.
- Established a robust talent pipeline through networking events, career fairs, and proactive outreach efforts to fill clinical openings for the facility.
- Collaborated with HR partners to develop competitive compensation packages that attracted top-tier candidates.
- Managed full-cycle recruitment processes, from job posting creation to offer negotiation and acceptance.
- Facilitated ongoing communication with candidates throughout the entire hiring process, ensuring transparency and professionalism at every touchpoint.
- Achievement: Successfully filled 90% of clinical openings within 3 months, reducing time-to-hire by 25%.
HR Business Partner / Recruiter
Bolivar Medical Center
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Managed conflict resolution processes to maintain a positive work environment and resolve employee disputes effectively.
- Partnered with legal counsel to ensure compliance with employment regulations, reducing potential liability risks for the facility.
- Investigated and liaised with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances, and other sensitive issues.
- Managed full cycle of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees.
- Collaborated with senior management to align HR initiatives with facility goals.
- Conducted analyses to develop accurate and detailed job descriptions for new hires.
- Oversaw daily responsibilities of HR Generalist.
Administrative Assistant to the CEO/HR Coordinator
Sunflower Humphreys Counties Progress, Inc.
03.2019 - 12.2021
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Coordinated community events for the agency.
- Worked directly with agency Board of Directors to set meeting calendar and agenda, prepared meeting minutes, and facilitated interdepartmental inputs for monthly board packets.
- Provided interpretations of handbook policies and interfaced directly with department directors on employee discipline.
- Conducted benefits open enrollment.
Human Resource Business Partner
UNFI / Supervalu, Inc.
07.2012 - 01.2019
- Coached managers on effective employee relations strategies to address workplace conflicts proactively.
- Managed complex employee relations issues to promote a healthy workplace culture.
- Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and within company to reach business goals.
- Managed hiring and onboarding new employees. Collaborated with corporate recruiting for candidate selection.
- Ensured legal compliance in all HR practices, preventing potential lawsuits and fines.
- Resolved understaffing issues, disputes, employee terminations, and disciplinary procedures.
- Advised senior management on organizational development and change management initiatives.
- Achievement: Improved employee retention by 15%.
Bank Teller
Regions Bank
05.2011 - 06.2012
- Managed high-volume transactions during peak hours while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring seamless customer experience.
- Balanced cash drawers accurately at the end of each shift, minimizing discrepancies in financial records.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.
- Established trust with clients by maintaining confidentiality and protecting sensitive financial information.
Office Manager / Bookkeeper
Nature's Broom of America, Inc.
04.2010 - 04.2011
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
Bank Teller
Community Bank
08.2009 - 03.2010
- Serviced customer deposits, withdrawals, and loan payments.
- Balanced drawer daily.
Human Resources Representative
Dollar General Distribution Center
02.2003 - 02.2009
- Provided guidance to managers regarding employee relations issues, promoting fair treatment across all departments.
- Optimized HR operations by utilizing technology solutions, such as applicant tracking systems and HRIS platforms.
- Streamlined recruitment processes for faster candidate selection and onboarding.
- Collaborated with local, state and federal agencies to secure hiring and training assistance.
- Answered employee inquiries regarding health benefits and 401k options.
- Reduced employee conflicts through proactive mediation and conflict resolution strategies.
- Spearheaded recruiting activities by representing company at job fairs, drafting offer letters, initiating background checks and conducting orientations.
Benefits Coordinator
Mississippi Valley State University
10.1999 - 01.2003
- Explained benefits to plan participants in easy to understand terms in order to educate each on available options.
- Served as primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries, resolving issues promptly and accurately.
- Facilitated new hire orientations, providing comprehensive information on company-sponsored benefit programs.
- Coordinated open enrollment events to educate employees on benefit options and encourage informed decisionmaking.
- Managed leave administration process, including FMLA requests, ensuring proper documentation and communication with employees.
Education
MBA - Human Resources
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TXBachelor of Science - Business Administration
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MSSkills
- Talent Acquisition
- Employee Relations
- HR Management
- Recruitment Stategies
- Onboarding and Orientation
- Benefits Administration
- Performance Management
- Succession Planning
Timeline
Clinical Talent Acquisition Partner
Bolivar Medical Center
10.2022 - 08.2024
HR Business Partner / Recruiter
Bolivar Medical Center
01.2022 - 09.2022
Administrative Assistant to the CEO/HR Coordinator
Sunflower Humphreys Counties Progress, Inc.
03.2019 - 12.2021
Human Resource Business Partner
UNFI / Supervalu, Inc.
07.2012 - 01.2019
Bank Teller
Regions Bank
05.2011 - 06.2012
Office Manager / Bookkeeper
Nature's Broom of America, Inc.
04.2010 - 04.2011
Bank Teller
Community Bank
08.2009 - 03.2010
Human Resources Representative
Dollar General Distribution Center
02.2003 - 02.2009
Benefits Coordinator
Mississippi Valley State University
10.1999 - 01.2003
MBA - Human Resources
The University of Texas At Austin
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Mississippi Valley State University
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